Tires

aurilius_maximus · 02-13-2001, 04:21 PM

I own a 96 mustang cobra, and the time has come to get new tires. I am curious what you guys think are the best tires to purchase. The car is my daily driver, and is only occasionally taken to the track. However I do street race on a regular basis. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated.

Hammer · 02-13-2001, 05:05 PM

Just got some Nitto 555-R Drag Radials, and man do these things grip the pavement!

Just beware of the low tread life, also a little dangerous if you go on long high speed trips due to heat build up...

For more of a Daily use tire, Nitto's got some nice 555 standard radials too...
www.nitto.com

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"The Yellowjacket"
1998 Mustang GT
13.97@103
"Hey, you weren't supposed to be that fast!"- Turbo Eclipse Driver

[This message has been edited by Hammer (edited 02-13-2001).]

white00GT · 02-13-2001, 06:06 PM

I'm running a set of Nitto's 555 and I love them. They grip the best out of any tire that I have run. I hope this helps you out.

aurilius_maximus · 02-13-2001, 07:23 PM

Thanks for the input guys, I just went ahead and bought a set of kumho 712's. Anyone know anything about these particular tires? I bought off ebay, purely on the price...

cobrayankee · 02-14-2001, 10:09 AM

I have them on my car. I posted a while ago warning everyone of these. They are the worst tires I have ever owned. ZERO grip. I am not even close to exaggerating. In the rain, they are close to being dangerous. High speed rating but no other uses. If you think I am kidding or exaggerating, you're in for a surprise. I was so disgusted at this tire that I called the salesman I ordered from and bi*$%ed them out. They assured me they were great, especially for the money. Hope you have no intentions of ANY racing. I'm convinced a 96 LX could spin these in second gear.

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1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

aurilius_maximus · 02-14-2001, 11:03 AM

Well oh no... Damit, I cant beleive I bought these tires if this is the case. I though I was getting a phenomenal deal. Well in all truth I do very little serious racing, only mostly against ricer's so I guess it really wont matter. Not only that they have to be somewhat better than what I have now, very bald Falken Ziex. Which for the record I feel to be the worst tires I have ever owned. Thanks once again for the input.

cobrayankee · 02-15-2001, 12:57 PM

Hey, let me know how you like them when you get them. Give them a week or two and post again. I'm interested. Maybe I got a bad batch. I tried to light them up one night and they wouldn't smoke. I looked at the tire, and they looked like the rubber had "flaked" off. Anyways, keep posted. Later!

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1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

02-13-2001, 04:21 PM	#1
aurilius_maximus Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Mt. Shasta, California, 96067 Posts: 77	Tires I own a 96 mustang cobra, and the time has come to get new tires. I am curious what you guys think are the best tires to purchase. The car is my daily driver, and is only occasionally taken to the track. However I do street race on a regular basis. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated.

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02-13-2001, 05:05 PM	#2
Hammer AKA "Dr. Evil" Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: South Fork Ranch Posts: 1,721	Just got some Nitto 555-R Drag Radials, and man do these things grip the pavement! Just beware of the low tread life, also a little dangerous if you go on long high speed trips due to heat build up... For more of a Daily use tire, Nitto's got some nice 555 standard radials too... www.nitto.com ------------------ "The Yellowjacket" 1998 Mustang GT 13.97@103 "Hey, you weren't supposed to be that fast!"- Turbo Eclipse Driver [This message has been edited by Hammer (edited 02-13-2001).]

02-13-2001, 06:06 PM	#3
white00GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Pawleys Island SC Posts: 229	I'm running a set of Nitto's 555 and I love them. They grip the best out of any tire that I have run. I hope this helps you out.

02-13-2001, 07:23 PM	#4
aurilius_maximus Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Mt. Shasta, California, 96067 Posts: 77	Thanks for the input guys, I just went ahead and bought a set of kumho 712's. Anyone know anything about these particular tires? I bought off ebay, purely on the price...

02-14-2001, 10:09 AM	#5
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	I have them on my car. I posted a while ago warning everyone of these. They are the worst tires I have ever owned. ZERO grip. I am not even close to exaggerating. In the rain, they are close to being dangerous. High speed rating but no other uses. If you think I am kidding or exaggerating, you're in for a surprise. I was so disgusted at this tire that I called the salesman I ordered from and bi*$%ed them out. They assured me they were great, especially for the money. Hope you have no intentions of ANY racing. I'm convinced a 96 LX could spin these in second gear. ------------------ 1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.

02-14-2001, 11:03 AM	#6
aurilius_maximus Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Mt. Shasta, California, 96067 Posts: 77	Well oh no... Damit, I cant beleive I bought these tires if this is the case. I though I was getting a phenomenal deal. Well in all truth I do very little serious racing, only mostly against ricer's so I guess it really wont matter. Not only that they have to be somewhat better than what I have now, very bald Falken Ziex. Which for the record I feel to be the worst tires I have ever owned. Thanks once again for the input.

02-15-2001, 12:57 PM	#7
cobrayankee Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 516	Hey, let me know how you like them when you get them. Give them a week or two and post again. I'm interested. Maybe I got a bad batch. I tried to light them up one night and they wouldn't smoke. I looked at the tire, and they looked like the rubber had "flaked" off. Anyways, keep posted. Later! ------------------ 1997 Cobra (Black on black), C+L 80mm MAF, K+N filter, Pro 5.0 shifter, BBK Springs, Taylor Wires, 2 Chamber Flows, ASP Pulleys, BBK off road H pipe.